For years, stories in Archie Comics have explored the benefits of being environmentally friendly – from anti-pollution tales of the 1960s and ‘70s, up through tales of recycling and conservation in the ‘80s, ‘90s and the millennium, Archie Comics has always been at the forefront of the “green scene.”  In the 1990s, Archie was even the first major comic book company to print their comics on recycled paper and soy-based inks!

Now, environmental issues are once again a focal point of today’s headlines.  People from all walks of life, no matter what age, heritage, or political affiliation are seeking ways to live smarter when it comes to our natural resources.  Teenagers in particular have embraced the cause, and Archie and his friends at Riverdale High are right in line, as two special stories reveal this February.

The environmental awareness begins in BETTY & VERONICA SPECTACULAR #81.  In “How Green Can You Go,” Tomoko Yoshida and her brother Akira inspire the rest of the school to “go green” in a big way, by having an eco-friendly winter dance.  But the only “green” Veronica is willing to commit to is money!  Will she change her mind when her father offers to host the dance in the new solar-powered wing of his estate?  Or will it take one hunky enviro-boy to make her see the light?  Don’t miss this exciting story loaded with off-the-grid environmental tips and off-the-chart laughs! 

Over in BETTY #172, the girls decide to offer a trophy to the boy who proves to be the most into “The Green Scene.”  Of course, the boys are filled with imaginative ways they think they can reduce global warming, while the girls are the ones with the real solutions, in this amusing tale filled with useful environmental tips. 

Don’t miss these timely and poignant tales – order your copies today!



BETTY & VERONICA SPECTACULAR #81
“How Green Can You Go?”: Led by Tomoko Yoshida and her brother Akira, the kids at Riverdale High decide to “go green” in a big way, by having an eco-friendly winter dance.  But the only “green” Veronica is willing to commit to is money!  Will she change her mind when her father offers to host the dance in the new solar-powered wing of his estate?  Or will it take one hunky enviro-boy to make her see the light?  Don’t miss this exciting story loaded with off-the-grid environmental tips and off-the-chart laughs! 
SCRIPT AND ART: Dan Parent.
Shipping Date: February 6th, 2008
On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: February 13th, 2008
On Sale on Newsstands: February 26th, 2008
32-page, full color comic
$2.25 US.



BETTY #172
“The Green Scene”: The girls decide to give a trophy to the boy who does the most to help reduce global warming, in this amusing tale filled with useful environmental tips. 
SCRIPT: George Gladir.  ART: Stan Goldberg. 
“Let Them Eat Cake”: Betty has the perfect recipe to cheer everyone up on a gloomy day – bake a cake! 
SCRIPT: Kathleen Webb.  ART: Stan Goldberg. 
“A Friend Indeed”: When Betty demos a robo-dog, Carmel the cat does everything she can to remind her owner she’s “the cat’s meow!” 
SCRIPT: George Gladir.  ART: Stan Goldberg.
“Idiomatic Expression”: You’ll “bust a gut” reading this “mad as a March hare” tale where ridiculous thoughts are used to express everyone’s feelings! 
SCRIPT: Barbara Slate. ART: Stan Goldberg. 
Shipping Date: February 20th, 2008
On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: February 27th, 2008
On Sale on Newsstands: March 11th, 2008
32-page, full color comic
$2.25 US